If i want? go to a super market, i DON'T HAVE A CHOICE, if i only ate food not labeled Kosher, i would have to grow my own vegetables and raise my own livestock.

If the world had a choice, trust me, the overwhelming majority would not buy Kosher labeled products.

I dont want to give one single cent to your people, and the way it is right now, you are forcing me, wheres the equality on that?

Hey im interested in this Kosher symbol I wonder if it's on my food... what does it look like and what is it and how do I know that it's true; meaning that does it really supports the Jews in some way. (like giving them my money)

Hey im interested in this Kosher symbol I wonder if it's on my food... what does it look like and what is it and how do I know that it's true; meaning that does it really supports the Jews in some way. (like giving them my money)

Hey im interested in this Kosher symbol I wonder if it's on my food... what does it look like and what is it and how do I know that it's true; meaning that does it really supports the Jews in some way. (like giving them my money)

The symbol is usually a K, or a U in a circle. The symbol is a certification by an associaiton of rabbis who declare the certain food is kosher. Companies pay the rabbis. Why? The company is looking for additional sales - some consumers are religious Jews and only buy products with the kosher symbols. Other non-jewish consumers may also look for the kosher symbols, such as vegetarians who are trying to avoid animal fats and gelatin in products such as cookies, cereal and baked goods. The overall cost of getting the certification is likely not that high, otherwise most companies would not get it. So on a per product basis, the extra cost you pay for the certification is a small fraction of a cent.

How do you avoid buying kosher goods? Well, eat a lot of meat and fish - no meat you buy at the store will be kosher. Also eat fruits, vegatables, nuts, grains and other raw foods that are also not certified kosher. Go to the bakery - no fresh baked bread or cakes will be kosher certified. Buy from smaller and local food companies - local companies are less likely to pay for the certification. Finally, goods with lard, gelatin and other animal fats will never be kosher. And if you really don't like kosher goods, write to the companies and explain that you are boycotting them because they are kosher - if enough people do this they may take the lost sales into account when making their decision to renew their kosher status.